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- Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
Explorer Tom Embanked enclosure in Bulgadenhall gave up meat for Lent, which explains why the banks are so broad and flat; they were all just holding their breath. It’s sitting in a marshy area looking very smug about its own size and importance. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.
St Patricks WellHoly well · 518 ydExplorer Tom St Patricks Well in Bulgadenhall nearly made the news once. A lady threw coins in, and the whole parish lost its mind. Just snap one photo, then put the phone away and actually look at it properly.
Lady HouseHouse · 712 ydExplorer Tom Lady House in Bulgaden Eady would win a county fair by standing still and looking smug in its red brick surrounds. It’s simple but eye-catching, like the best prize pig that doesn’t even try hard enough. Make up your own legend about why she’s called Lady and tell it loud.
Site of Bulgaden HallCastle, unclassified · 770 ydExplorer Tom Site of Bulgaden Hall was where a priest lost a bet about whether pigs could fly. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough, and they'll stop asking why there are no walls left to touch.
Bulgaden CreameryCreamery · 1.0 miExplorer Tom Bulgaden Creamery has a corrugated iron roof that replaced thatch, marking the end of an era for roofing. The stone walls and brick surrounds give it a charming contrast that’s hard to ignore. Take a mate and argue about whether cream or butter wins the day.
Castle (in ruins)Castle, tower house · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Fantstown Castle would describe itself to a stranger as 'slightly damp, historically significant, and currently unavailable'. It’s got a bit of an ego about its muddy foundation. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.
KnockainyMountain / peak · 3.8 miExplorer Tom Knockainy swears by a local superstition that says if you whistle on top of it, you’ll find lost keys. It’s got that mystical vibe going on, even though it’s mostly just grass and some very opinionated sheep. Bring someone who'll believe anything.
Flat cemetery in Knockainy WestFlat cemetery · 3.9 miExplorer Tom Flat cemetery in Knockainy West had an escape plan for its first owner involving digging down into the sand. Eight burials uncovered while looking for building materials, which is quite the irony. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable.
Ballinvreena LoopVisitor information · 4.2 miExplorer Tom Ballinvreena Loop in Limerick has a prophecy that says whoever walks it backwards will be cursed with eternal hunger for chip butty, which never quite came true. It’s a loop that seems to go on forever, just like my patience. Grand place for a sulk or a snog, your call.
Edmund's WellSpring · 4.5 miExplorer Tom Edmund's Well would spend its lotto win buying a tiny hat to look dignified instead of just bubbling away in the dirt. It knows it's important but doesn't have the budget to build a fountain, so it just settles for being a puddle with a name. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.
St Patrick's WellSpring · 4.6 miExplorer Tom This St Patrick's Well was nearly sold off in exchange for a horse because someone thought it was just a pond. The locals were furious and bought it back with their savings, which says a lot about their values. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
SlievereaghMountain / peak · 5.8 miExplorer Tom Slievereagh has very strong opinions on modern buildings and has been muttering about them since 1890. It thinks that concrete is just rock that gave up on life too early. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.
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